Pursuant to sections 17E(2) and 17D of the Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Act 1988 (“Act”), and acting under delegated authority from the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), I have initiated a full review of anti-dumping duties on the goods described in the Schedule of this notice (“goods”). This initiation follows the receipt of an application made by the New Zealand industry providing positive evidence justifying the need for a full review.

Anti-dumping duties were due to lapse on 15 July 2020 unless MBIE initiated a review of the continued need for these duties. In accordance with section 17D(4) of the Act, the existing anti-dumping duty will continue to be payable until the outcome of this review results in either termination of the duty or replacement with a new duty.

Schedule

Goods Subject to Review

Country of Origin

Greece

Description of Goods

Peaches (halves, slices or pieces) packed in retail size cans

The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item 2008.70.09 and Statistical Key 00L, which classification is provided for convenience and New Zealand Customs Service purposes only, the written description being dispositive.

Dated at Wellington this 14th day of July 2020.

ADAM DUBAS, Acting Manager, Trade & International Team, Science, Innovation & International Branch, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Invitation for Submissions

Interested parties are invited to make submissions in relation to the review by emailing traderem@mbie.govt.nz. A non-confidential version of the Initiation Memorandum, which contains details of consideration of the application for the initiation of a review, is available on MBIE’s website at www.mbie.govt.nz/business-and-employment/business/trade-and-tariffs/trade-remedies/trade-remedy-investigations/